This Superyacht is Super Chic
Aqua Cafe on Emerald Sakara (Photo: Doug Wallace)
“Sakara” is a Sanskrit word meaning “thoughts become things.” It’s an apt moniker, as a great deal of thought went into Emerald Sakara. The architecture just seems to make perfect, almost intuitive sense, with the interior design curated by Karen Moroney, wife of the cruise line’s owner, Glen Moroney.
Right from a glittering, silver-clad and mirrored reception area, a chic, modern vibe resonates throughout the ship – glass partitions, grey carpeting, colorful large-scale artworks, unexpected sculptures. Luxurious finishing touches include furniture brands like Tribu and Gervasoni, space-age lighting from hip designer Tom Dixon, and a cool collaboration between Germany chair manufacturer Freifrau and the Missoni fashion house.
Adjacent to reception, the Amici Bar and Lounge is sexy and inviting – all dark woods, sumptuous textures, colorful patterns and pink orchids. It is an excellent place to congregate to sip a quiet cocktail or squish into the sumptuous banquettes for a sing-along.
The roomy La Cucina dining room has a variety of partitioned quadrants to enjoy the kitchen’s formidable food – perfect seafood, rich risottos, hearty meats, decadent desserts – yet most people gravitated to the outdoor terrace to dine under the stars. I found simpler fare at the Aqua Pool and Café, which is a quiet place to read, open up the laptop or have a quick snack if you missed breakfast or felt like an early lunch (yes, I did both of those things!).
Sky Bar on Emerald Sakara (Photo: Doug Wallace)
And on the top deck, the Sky Bar was the life of the party on a couple of evenings – including our sail-out, with the lights of San Juan twinkling goodbye.
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